ARE YOU TRYING TO HARD TO MEDITATE?

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn about an ancient Vedic approach to meditation that easily and effortlessly allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

NOTE: This gathering is for current Vedic and TM meditators only, but you may bring a curious friend if you wish. But please RSVP so we know who's coming.

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN about the practice you should attend one of our weekly intro workshops. Details for those workshops can be found here.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

ARE YOU TRYING TO HARD TO MEDITATE?

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn about an ancient Vedic approach to meditation that easily and effortlessly allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

EFFORT IS OVERRATED.

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn how to easily meditate in a way that and allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

NOTE: This gathering is for current Vedic and TM meditators only, but you may bring a curious friend if you wish.

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN about the practice you should attend one of our weekly intro workshops - offered most Mondays at your choice of 12:30pm or 7:30pm. Details for those workshops can be found here.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

EFFORT IS OVERRATED.

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn how to easily meditate in a way that and allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

EFFORT IS OVERRATED.

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn how to easily meditate in a way that and allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

NOTE: This gathering is for current Vedic and transcendental meditators only, but you may bring a curious friend if you wish.

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN about the practice you should attend one of our weekly intro workshops - offered most Mondays at your choice of 12:30pm or 7:30pm. Details for those workshops can be found here.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

EFFORT IS OVERRATED.

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn how to easily meditate in a way that and allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

EFFORT IS OVERRATED.

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn how to easily meditate in a way that and allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

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To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

NOTE: This gathering is for current Vedic and transcendental meditators only, but you may bring a curious friend if you wish.

IF YOU WANT TO LEARN about the practice you should attend one of our weekly intro workshops - offered most Mondays at your choice of 12:30pm or 7:30pm. Details for those workshops can be found here.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

EFFORT IS OVERRATED.

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn how to easily meditate in a way that and allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four consecutive days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

SCHEDULE - You may take whichever session works best with your schedule on a given day, which means you can flip-flop between morning and evening as needed.

February 8 - your choice of sessions at 10:00-11am or 7-8:30pm (it may also be possible to schedule a private one-hour session on this day, please inquire).

February 9 - your choice of sessions at 10:00am-11:30am or 7-8:30pm

February 12 - your choice of sessions at 10:00am-11:30am or 7-8:30pm

February 13 - your choice of sessions at 10:00am-11:30am or 7-8:30pm

LOCATIONS

The morning sessions are held at 1276 Ruckman Avenue, Unit B, in The Presidio. (MAP) Parking is available on the gravel strip behind the house and a temporary parking pass will be provided.

The evening sessions are held at 451 Pacific Avenue in downtown SF. (MAP) There is decent street parking in the area, especially to the East. There are also two pay lots at Sansome and Pacific if you're having trouble finding a spot.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

STRETCH YOUR BODY AND EXPAND YOUR MIND with James Brown and Liz Brent

Did you know the practice of yoga was developed to get the mind ready to meditate? That the two work best when they work together? Newbies and experts alike are invited to join us to learn the practice of “Rounding," in which these two practices are combined to maximum effect. Rounding combines a special sequence of very light yoga asanas that was designed to allow the mind to dive deeply, a Vedic breathing technique and meditation. The result will be to enable a profoundly deep and energizing experience that will expand consciousness and allow for what's been described as "industrial strength" stress release.

Rounding is highly recommended for all Vedic Meditators, but it will work to enhance the effectiveness of all forms of silent meditation. If you don’t yet meditate, you will be instructed in a simple, effortless technique to use during the workshop.

EFFORT IS OVERRATED.

We live in a world that prizes critical, analytical thinking and effort. (We effort the hell out everything.) And yet the best experiences in life, when we’re in the zone, in the flow of the present moment, are when we’re barely thinking and not trying. But for most people these flow states are rare and fleeting. Why? Because we often find our minds are spinning out of control, a non-stop stream of brain chatter Buddhists call “The Monkey Mind.” Sound familiar? Come join Vedic Meditation master James Brown for a workshop in which you’ll discover the forces that prevent us from being present, and learn some simple, practical and effortless meditation techniques that engage your mind’s natural ability to settle on it’s own. (Yes, even your mind.)

In this workshop you will...

- Have your assumptions about meditation – what it is, what it's really for and how to practice – disrupted.

- Learn how to easily meditate in a way that and allows for deeper experiences, without trying to have deeper experiences.

- Leave with some practical, accessible meditation tools that allow you to be more present and grounded, even when life gets stressy.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

SCHEDULE - You may take whichever session works best with your schedule on a given day, which means you can flip-flop between morning and evening as needed.

Thursday, February 8 - your choice of sessions at 10:00-11:30am or 7-8:30pm

Friday, February 9 - your choice of sessions at 10:00-11:30am or 7-8:30pm

Monday, February 12 - your choice of sessions at 10:00-11:30am or 7-8:30pm

Thursday, February 13 - your choice of sessions at 10:00-11:30am or 7-8:30pm

LOCATIONS

The morning sessions are held at 1276 Ruckman Avenue, Unit B, in The Presidio. (MAP) Parking is available on the gravel strip behind the house and a temporary parking pass will be provided.

The evening sessions are held at 451 Pacific Avenue in downtown SF. (MAP) There is decent street parking in the area, especially to the East. There are also two pay lots at Sansome and Pacific if you're having trouble finding a spot.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

Attending this Intro to Vedic Meditation talk is the first step in you becoming a self-sufficient meditator. In this free one-hour session you'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and deeper to experience than Buddhism, Mindfulness, guided meditations and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what makes it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report not sweating the small stuff quite as much and an increased tendency to be happy for no reason..

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn about the neuroscience of this style of meditation - how it affects the brain and body - and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because nobody is everybody's teacher.

See you soon, James

SIGN UP FOR THE INTRO

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

What's your experience with meditation?

What benefits are you most interested in receiving?

Please select one.

Thank you!

LEARN VEDIC MEDITATION

If what you hear at the intro resonates you can sign up for a short, flexible course that will be offered January 22-25. The course requires just four 90-minute sessions of personalized instruction taken once a day four four days. At the end of the course you will graduate a self-sufficient meditator with the knowledge and skills needed to meditate on your own effectively and sustainably, and you'll enjoy a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome. But don't take our word for it. Read our 5-star Yelp reviews from people who've taken the course and are making meditation work in their lives.

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE

Jan 22 @ your choice of 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm (you may be able to schedule a private, one-hour session on this day, please inquire)

Jan 23 @ your choice of 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

Jan 24 @ your choice of 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

Jan 25 @ your choice of 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

LOCATIONS - The morning sessions are at 1276 Ruckman Avenue, Unit B, in The Presidio of San Francisco. The evening sessions are a5 451 Pacific Avenue.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

This gathering is primarily for current Vedic and transcendental meditators, but you can bring a curious friend if you wish. There will be a free Intro to Vedic Meditation afterwards, starting at 7:15pm, for those who wish to learn more.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four consecutive days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

SCHEDULE - You may take whichever session works best with your schedule on a given day, which means you can flip-flop between morning and evening as needed.

Tuesday, January 9 - your choice of sessions at 11:30am-1pm or 7-8:30pm (it may also be possible to schedule a private one-hour session on this day, please inquire).

Wednesday, January 10 - your choice of sessions at 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

Thursday, January 11 - your choice of sessions at 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

Friday, January 12 - your choice of sessions at 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

LOCATIONS

The morning sessions are held at 1276 Ruckman Avenue, Unit B, in The Presidio. (MAP) Parking is available on the gravel strip behind the house and a temporary parking pass will be provided.

The evening sessions are held at 451 Pacific Avenue in downtown SF. (MAP) There is decent street parking in the area, especially to the East. There are also two pay lots at Sansome and Pacific if you're having trouble finding a spot.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

Attending this Intro to Vedic Meditation talk is the first step in you becoming a self-sufficient, daily meditator. In this free one-hour session you'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and deeper to experience than Buddhism, Mindfulness, guided meditations and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what makes it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report not sweating the small stuff quite as much and an increased tendency to be happy for no reason..

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn about the neuroscience of this style of meditation - how it affects the brain and body - and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because nobody is everybody's teacher.

See you soon, James

SIGN UP FOR THE INTRO

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

What's your experience with meditation?

What benefits are you most interested in receiving?

Please select one.

Thank you!

LEARN VEDIC MEDITATION

If what you hear at the intro resonates you can sign up for a short, flexible course that will be offered January 9-12. The course requires just four 90-minute sessions of personalized instruction taken once a day four four days. At the end of the course you will graduate a self-sufficient meditator with the knowledge and skills needed to meditate on your own effectively and sustainably, and you'll enjoy a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome. But don't take our word for it. Read our 5-star Yelp reviews from people who've taken the course and are making meditation work in their lives.

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE

Jan 9 @ your choice of 11:30am-1pm or 7-8:30pm (you may be able to schedule a private, one-hour session on this day, please inquire)

Jan 10 @ your choice of 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

Jan 11 @ your choice of 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

Jan 12 @ your choice of 10:30am-12pm or 7-8:30pm

LOCATIONS - The morning sessions are at 1276 Ruckman Avenue, Unit B, in The Presidio of San Francisco. The evening sessions are a5 451 Pacific Avenue.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

This gathering is primarily for current Vedic and transcendental meditators, but you can bring a curious friend if you wish. There will be a free Intro to Vedic Meditation afterwards, starting at 7:15pm, for those who wish to learn more.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four consecutive days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

Monday to Wednesday - your choice of sessions at 11am-12:30pm and 7-8:30pm each day. You may take whichever session best suits your schedule on a given day, which means you may flip-flop or stick with the same session each day.

Alternate session times may be available, especially on the first day of the course. Please inquire.

LOCATIONS

The 11am session are held at 1276 Ruckman Avenue, Unit B, in The Presidio.

The Sunday afternoon and 7pm sessions are held at 451 Pacific Avenue in downtown SF.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

THE SCIENCE ON MEDITATION IS IN.

ARE YOU?

Have you been seeing all the scientific research on the benefits of daily meditation? Have you been trying to make it a habit, but found nothing really sticks? Have you been dabbling with apps and guided meditations but feel there's a deeper experience to be had? Or maybe you've given up, convinced your mind is too crazy to meditate?

(Personal note: I tried lots of things and gave up after a year-and-a-half, convinced my mind was "too crazy" to meditate. And now I'm a meditation teacher!)

This workshop will introduce you to the radical practice of allowing yourself to meditate, of allowing your mind to flow with the present, without concentrating or focusing, without having to flip open an app, or put on headphones, or be guided by someone else's voice.

You'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and different than Buddhism, Mindfulness and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what make it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report not sweating the small stuff quite as much and an increased tendency to be happy for no reason..

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn how this style of meditation affects the brain and body and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because nobody is everybody's teacher.

Happily yours, James

LOCATION: This gathering will be at a private home in the Cow Hollow/Presidio Heights neighborhood and the address will be provided after you RSVP.

For those inspired to learn there will a short, flexible course offered Dec. 17-20. The course requires just four 90-minute sessions of personalized instruction taken once a day four four days. At the end of the course you will graduate a self-sufficient meditator with the knowledge and skills needed to meditate on your own effectively and sustainably, and you'll enjoy a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.*

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE

Sunday, Dec. 17 @ 3:30-5pm

Monday, Dec. 18 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, Dec. 19 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Wednesday, Dec. 20 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

*But don't take our word for it. Read our 5-star Yelp reviews from people who've taken the course and are making meditation work in their lives.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

This gathering is primarily for current Vedic and transcendental meditators, but you can bring a curious friend if you wish. There will be a free Intro to Vedic Meditation afterwards, starting at 7:45pm, for those who wish to learn more.

LOCATION - This gathering will be at a private home in the Cow Hollow/Presidio Heights neighborhood and the address will be provided after you RSVP.

I look forward to seeing, and sitting with you, soon.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four consecutive days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

Monday - Thursday - your choice of sessions at 11am-12:30pm and 7-8:30pm each day. You may take whichever session best suits your schedule on a given day, which means you may flip-flop or stick with the same session each day.

Alternate session times may be available, especially on the first day of the course. Please inquire.

LOCATIONS

The 11am session are held at 1276 Ruckman Avenue in The Presidio.

The 7pm sessions are held at 451 Pacific Avenue in downtown SF.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

THE SCIENCE ON MEDITATION IS IN.

ARE YOU?

Have you been seeing all the scientific research on the benefits of daily meditation? Have you been trying to make it a habit, but found nothing really sticks? Have you been dabbling with apps and guided meditations but feel there's a deeper experience to be had? Or maybe you've given up, convinced your mind is too crazy to meditate?

(Personal note: I tried lots of things and gave up after a year-and-a-half, convinced my mind was "too crazy" to meditate. And now I'm a meditation teacher!)

This workshop will introduce you to the radical practice of allowing yourself to meditate, of allowing your mind to flow with the present, without concentrating or focusing, without having to flip open an app, or put on headphones, or be guided by someone else's voice.

You'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and different than Buddhism, Mindfulness and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what make it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report not sweating the small stuff quite as much and an increased tendency to be happy for no reason..

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn how this style of meditation affects the brain and body and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because nobody is everybody's teacher.

For those inspired to learn there will a short, flexible course offered Dec. 4-7. The course requires just four 90-minute sessions of personalized instruction taken once a day four four days. At the end of the course you will graduate a self-sufficient meditator with the knowledge and skills needed to meditate on your own effectively and sustainably, and you'll enjoy a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.*

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE

Monday, Dec. 4 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, Dec. 5 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Wednesday, Dec. 6 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Thursday, Dec. 7 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

*But don't take our word for it. Read our 5-star Yelp reviews from people who've taken the course and are making meditation work in their lives.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

This gathering is primarily for current Vedic and transcendental meditators, but you can bring a curious friend if you wish. There will be a free Intro to Vedic Meditation afterwards, starting at 7:45pm, for those who wish to learn more.

I look forward to seeing, and sitting with you, soon.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

Children from 4-11 who have at least one parent practicing Vedic Meditation are invited to come and learn a fun, simplified version of the technique in a 60-minute session.

Children are asked to bring a piece of fruit, a flower and a piece of original artwork they've made for the event. My boys, Logan and Joshua learned when they were each a bout five years old, and it's been a wonderful thing to see them meditate when they're upset, or scooch up next to my wife or I when we're meditating. And when kids learn it makes the "part of the team," which means they're more likely to cut you some slack and not interrupt so much when you're meditating. (At least that's how it works sometimes in our house.)

To sign up for this course you must have attended an Intro to Vedic Meditation session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four consecutive days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

Monday - Thursday - your choice of sessions at 11am-12:30pm and 7-8:30pm each day. You may take whichever session best suits your schedule on a given day, which means you may flip-flop or stick with the same session each day.

Alternate session times may be available, especially on the first day of the course. Please inquire.

LOCATIONS

The 11am session are held at 1276 Ruckman Avenue in The Presidio.

The 7pm sessions are held at 451 Pacific Avenue in downtown SF.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

THE SCIENCE ON MEDITATION IS IN.

ARE YOU?

Have you been seeing all the scientific research on the benefits of daily meditation? Have you been trying to make it a habit, but found nothing really sticks? Have you been dabbling with apps and guided meditations but feel there's a deeper experience to be had? Or maybe you've given up, convinced your mind is too crazy to meditate?

(Personal note: I tried lots of things and gave up after a year-and-a-half, convinced my mind was "too crazy" to meditate. And now I'm a meditation teacher!)

This workshop will introduce you to the radical practice of allowing yourself to meditate, of allowing your mind to flow with the present, without concentrating or focusing, without having to flip open an app, or put on headphones, or be guided by someone else's voice.

You'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and different than Buddhism, Mindfulness and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what make it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report not sweating the small stuff quite as much and an increased tendency to be happy for no reason..

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn how this style of meditation affects the brain and body and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because nobody is everybody's teacher.

For those inspired to learn there will a short, flexible course offered November 13-16. The course requires just four 90-minute sessions of personalized instruction taken once a day four four days. At the end of the course you will graduate a self-sufficient meditator with the knowledge and skills needed to meditate on your own effectively and sustainably, and you'll enjoy a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.*

SCHEDULE FOR COURSE

Monday, Nov. 13 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, Nov. 14 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Wednesday, Nov. 15 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

Thursday, Nov. 16 @ your choice of 11-12:30pm or 7-8:30pm

*But don't take our word for it. Read our 5-star Yelp reviews from people who've taken the course and are making Vedic Meditation work in their lives.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

This gathering is primarily for current Vedic and transcendental meditators, but you can bring a curious friend if you wish. There will be a free Intro to Vedic Meditation afterwards, starting at 7:45pm, for those who wish to learn more.

I look forward to seeing, and sitting with you, soon.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four consecutive days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Tuesday - Friday - your choice of sessions at 11:30-1Pm or 6:30-8pm. You may choose whichever session time works best for you on a given day. (You may also be able to schedule a private one-hour session on Tuesday, please inquire.)

New meditators must attend one session a day for four days to complete the training. Current VM/TM meditators receiving advanced techniques may come on Day 1, or you may attend on Days 2-4 for a free refresh.

LOCATIONS - All sessions will be held at a private home in Redwood City. The address will be provided with your RSVP.

To sign up for this course you must first have attended an intro session in the past, or come to the free intro James is giving on October 22 in Redwood City. Details for that event can be found here. If you wish to have a preview of what we'll cover at the intro you may watch this video.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

Please tell us how you heard of Vedic Meditation

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Please let us know which sessions you would like to attend for a free refresh.

THE SCIENCE ON MEDITATION IS IN.

ARE YOU?

Have you been seeing all the scientific research on the benefits of daily meditation? Have you been trying to make it a habit, but found nothing really sticks? Have you been dabbling with apps and guided meditations but feel there's a deeper experience to be had? Or maybe you've given up, convinced your mind is too crazy to meditate?

(Personal note: I tried lots of things and gave up after a year-and-a-half, convinced my mind was "too crazy" to meditate. And now I'm a meditation teacher!)

This workshop will introduce you to the radical practice of allowing yourself to meditate, of allowing your mind to flow with the present, without concentrating or focusing, without having to flip open an app, or put on headphones, or be guided by someone else's voice.

You'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and different than Buddhism, Mindfulness and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what make it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report not sweating the small stuff quite as much and an increased tendency to be happy for no reason..

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn how this style of meditation affects the brain and body and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because nobody is everybody's teacher.

Happily yours, James

LOCATION: This event will be held at a private home in Redwood City. The address will be provided after you RSVP.

For those inspired to learn Vedic Meditation there will be a short, flexible course offered in the coming week. If you can't make it to the intro but are interested in learning about the practice, or if you just want a preview of what we'll be discussion you can watch this video.

The course consists of four sessions of about 90 minutes of personal instruction taken once a day for 4 days. After completing the course you will graduate knowing how to meditate, with the tools and knowledge you need to make it part of your day, and will access to a lifetime of free follow-up support. You can read some unedited Yelp reviews from people who've completed the course have to say.

NOTE: To sign up for this course you must have attended an intro class, or watched the intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Tuesday - Friday @ your choice of 11:30am-1pm or 7-8:30pm, and you may pick whichever session works best with your schedule on a given day.

LOCATIONS - All course sessions will be held at a private home in Redwood City and the address will be provided with your registration.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an intro session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four consecutive days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome. You can read some unedited Yelp reviews from people who've completed the course to see what they have to say.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday @ your choice of 7-8:30am, 11:30-1pm or 6:30-8pm, and you may pick whichever session works best with your schedule on a given day. And yes, this means you can flip flop between different session times on different days.

Alternate session times may be available, especially on the first day of the course. Please inquire.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an intro class, or watched the intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

LOCATION - The course sessions will be held at a private home at the top of Queen Anne. The address will be provided at the intro session and/or with your RSVP

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.

THE SCIENCE ON MEDITATION IS IN. ARE YOU?

Have you been seeing all the scientific research on the benefits of daily meditation? Have you been dabbling with apps and guided meditations, but have the feeling you could be going deeper? Have you been trying to make meditation a habit, but found nothing really sticks?

This workshop will introduce you to the radical practice of allowing yourself to meditate, of allowing your mind to flow with the present, without concentrating or focusing, without having to flip open an app, or put on headphones, or be guided by someone else's voice.

You'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and different than Buddhism, Mindfulness and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what make it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report enjoying their lives a lot more.

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn how this style of meditation affects the brain and body and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because no one is everyone's teacher.

For those inspired to learn Vedic Meditation there will be a short, flexible course offered October 16-19. If you can't make it to the intro session but are interested in joining the course you may watch this intro video which should give you a good overview. If it clicks let me know.

THE VEDIC MEDITATION COURSE - October 16-19

The course consists of four sessions of about 90 minutes of personal instruction taken once a day for 4 days. After completing the course you will graduate knowing how to meditate, with the tools and knowledge you need to make it part of your day, and will access to a lifetime of free follow-up support. You can read some unedited Yelp reviews from people who've completed the course have to say.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday @ your choice of 7-8:30am, 11:30-1pm or 6:30-8pm, and you may pick whichever session works best with your schedule on a given day.

Alternate session times may be available, especially on the first day of the course. Please inquire.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an intro class, or watched the intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

LOCATION - The course sessions will be held at a private home in the Fremont/Queen Anne area. The address will be provided at the intro session and/or with your RSVP

Children from 4-11 who have at least one parent practicing Vedic Meditation are invited to come and learn a fun, simplified version of the technique in a 60-minute session.

Children are asked to bring a piece of fruit, a flower and a piece of original artwork they've made for the event. My boys, Logan and Joshua learned when they were each a bout five years old, and it's been a wonderful thing to see them meditate when they're upset, or scooch up next to my wife or I when we're meditating. And when kids learn it makes the "part of the team," which means they're more likely to cut you some slack and not interrupt so much when you're meditating. (At least that's how it works sometimes in our house.)

I love teaching kids. Hope you can join us.

James

ps: We'll be at a private home in Queen Anne and the address will be provided with your RSVP.

THE SCIENCE ON MEDITATION IS IN. ARE YOU?

Have you been seeing all the scientific research on the benefits of daily meditation? Have you been dabbling with apps and guided meditations, but have the feeling you could be going deeper? Have you been trying to make meditation a habit, but found nothing really sticks?

This workshop will introduce you to the radical practice of allowing yourself to meditate, of allowing your mind to flow with the present, without concentrating or focusing, without having to flip open an app, or put on headphones, or be guided by someone else's voice.

You'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and different than Buddhism, Mindfulness and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what make it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report enjoying their lives a lot more.

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn how this style of meditation affects the brain and body and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because no one is everyone's teacher.

For those inspired to learn Vedic Meditation there will be a short, flexible course offered October 16-19. If you can't make it to the intro session but are interested in joining the course you may watch this intro video which should give you a good overview. If it clicks let me know.

THE VEDIC MEDITATION COURSE - October 16-19

The course consists of four sessions of about 90 minutes of personal instruction taken once a day for 4 days. After completing the course you will graduate knowing how to meditate, with the tools and knowledge you need to make it part of your day, and will access to a lifetime of free follow-up support. You can read some unedited Yelp reviews from people who've completed the course have to say.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Monday-Thursday @ your choice of 7-8:30am, 11:30-1pm or 6:30-8pm, and you may pick whichever session works best with your schedule on a given day.

Alternate session times may be available, especially on the first day of the course. Please inquire.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an intro class, or watched the intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

LOCATION - The course sessions will be held at a private home in the Fremont/Queen Anne area. The address will be provided at the intro session and/or with your RSVP

STRETCH YOUR BODY AND EXPAND YOUR MIND with James Brown and Heather Fantin.

Did you know the practice of yoga was developed to get the mind ready to meditate? That the two work best when they work together? Newbies and experts alike are invited to join us to learn the practice of “Rounding," in which these two practices are combined to maximum effect. Rounding combines a special sequence of very light yoga asanas that was designed to allow the mind to dive deeply, a Vedic breathing technique and meditation. The result will be to enable a profoundly deep and energizing experience that will expand consciousness and allow for what's been described as "industrial strength" stress release.

Rounding is highly recommended for all Vedic Meditators, but it will work to enhance the effectiveness of all forms of silent meditation. If you don’t yet meditate, you will be instructed in a simple, effortless technique to use during the workshop.

How to maximize the power of your personal practice.

This workshop is reserved for existing Vedic and Transcendental Meditators, whether you're active in practice, are seeking to be more regular, or have completely fallen off the wagon.

If you're looking for a way to refresh or reboot your practice this 2-hour immersion workshop will be just the ticket. James will realign your meditation technique to enhance your experience, to give greater impact to the time you invest in your personal meditation sessions. There will be ample time for Q&A, and for a group meditation session led by James.

Light snacks and tea will be served.

“James, the reboot was EXACTLY what I needed! Since that session I’ve only missed three meditations in the last month. I have a much better idea of what I'm supposed to be doing, and not doing, in my sessions. And helped me remember why I learned in the first place. I thank you. My kids thank you. So...thank you.”

— Beverly Munro, San Francisco

LOCATION: This event will be held at a private home at the top of Queen Anne. The address will be provided after you RSVP.

THE SCIENCE ON MEDITATION IS IN.

ARE YOU?

Have you been seeing all the scientific research on the benefits of daily meditation? Have you been trying to make it a habit, but found nothing really sticks? Have you been dabbling with apps and guided meditations but feel there's a deeper experience to be had? Or maybe you've given up, convinced your mind is too crazy to meditate?

(Personal note: I tried lots of things and gave up after a year-and-a-half, convinced my mind was "too crazy" to meditate. And now I'm a meditation teacher!)

This workshop will introduce you to the radical practice of allowing yourself to meditate, of allowing your mind to flow with the present, without concentrating or focusing, without having to flip open an app, or put on headphones, or be guided by someone else's voice.

You'll discover where Vedic Meditation comes from, why it's easier to learn and different than Buddhism, Mindfulness and other practices you may have heard of our tried, and you'll learn what make it such a powerful stress-relieving tool.

You’ll also find out why meditators report a huge reduction in insomnia, anxiety, depression, and migraines. They also report not sweating the small stuff quite as much and an increased tendency to be happy for no reason..

We won't be doing any yoga or chanting so you don't need to wear anything special. This is simply a chance for you to learn how this style of meditation affects the brain and body and see if it’s a good fit for you. You'll also get to meet me and see if I'm the kind of teacher you could learn from...because nobody is everybody's teacher.

Come sit with us and enjoy a deep, energizing group meditation. Come ask questions about your practice and get answers. Come enjoy a robust discussion on some aspect of life as seen through the lens of timeless Vedic wisdom. And finally, come support each other in the practice of disconnecting from the field of relentless productivity (Go!Go!Go!) and re-engage with the essential field of being. It's a great way to deepen your experience, or to get rebooted if you've fallen off the wagon.

This gathering is primarily for current Vedic and transcendental meditators, but you can bring a curious friend if you wish. There will be a free Intro to Vedic Meditation afterwards, starting at 7:45pm, for those who wish to learn more.

I look forward to seeing, and sitting with you, soon.

Love and light, James

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Tell us about you *

Who you learned from, how's practice going, and if you're bringing a friend.

To sign up for this course you must have attended an intro session, or watched this intro video and spoken to James beforehand.

The course consists of four 90-minute sessions of personal instruction, taken once a day for four consecutive days. Upon completion of the course you will graduate as a self-sufficient meditator, with the tools and knowledge needed to make it a daily practice, and with a lifetime of free follow-up support. It's awesome. The available session times are:

SCHEDULE

Sunday - one session at 5-6:30pm

Monday - Wednesday - your choice of sessions at 11-12:30pm and 7-8:30pm. You may take whichever session works best with your schedule on a day-to-day basis.

LOCATIONS

The Sunday and 7pm sessions are at 451 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco.

The 11am sessions are at 1276-B Ruckman Avenue in The Presidio.

If you're a current Vedic or TM meditator you're welcome to join this course on Days 2-4 for a free refresh. Advanced techniques are given on Day 1 to existing meditators who've been practicing for a year or more. Please let us know which sessions you wish to attend using the form below.

For more information, or to RSVP, please fill out this form.

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address *

Select *

For New Meditators

For Current VM/TM Meditators

Returning students, please let us know which sessions you wish to attend.